chemicals
Commented by Armin Schulz on February 18th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Forget the automakers: Deutsche Telekom, RE Royalties, and BASF are the new anchors for your income in 2026
The message sounds promising: EUR 52.9 billion for shareholders. But those who rely on the familiar dividend stars could be in for a nasty surprise in 2026. While global distributions are crawling along and growth has halved to 2.7%, a quiet power shift is taking place in portfolios. Former dividend kings, like the automakers, are hitting the brakes, while banks and financiers are setting the pace. For investors, this means paying closer attention. A closer look at Deutsche Telekom, RE Royalties, and BASF shows where the real opportunities for 2026 might lie.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 11th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Megatrend decarbonization: CHAR Technologies in the lead, BASF and Evonik stumbling?
Rising prices, security of supply, and ambitious climate targets are shaping the energy transition. Energy has become a strategic resource. CHAR Technologies converts biological waste into long-lasting carbon products such as biocarbon or biochar, which permanently bind carbon and remove it from the natural carbon cycle. The Canadian company is thus addressing several megatrends at once. Energy-intensive industries such as chemicals have recently been able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the EU appears to be planning to issue free emission allowances for longer than predicted. Nevertheless, the challenges remain considerable. Which companies will ultimately convince investors?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 4th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Hydrogen explosion: How to cash in on the coming boom with Plug Power, dynaCERT, and Linde!
The next phase of the energy transition is taking shape. Driven by billions in subsidies and a political consensus on clean energy, hydrogen is on the verge of a decisive breakthrough. Falling costs for green hydrogen are meeting exploding demand from industry and transportation, while new technologies are overcoming old infrastructure hurdles. In this historic upheaval, three concrete investment opportunities are emerging that play different but essential roles. We analyze the current situation of Plug Power, dynaCERT, and Linde.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 2nd, 2026 | 07:40 CET
BASF, MustGrow Biologics, and K+S Alliance: How to benefit from the megatrend of food security
Global food security is facing a historic stress test. Driven by population dynamics, climate extremes, and geopolitical upheavals, efficient food production is becoming the central task of the century. Investors who want to invest in this systemic transformation are positioning themselves at critical points in the value chain. Three key players, a chemical giant, a pioneer in biological solutions, and a specialist in soil health, show where the greatest opportunities lie. The strategies of BASF, MustGrow Biologics, and K+S provide the decisive blueprints for the future.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 26th, 2026 | 01:35 CET
BASF under PRESSURE! BUY RECOMMENDATIONS for BioNTech and WashTec shares!
Market leadership, increased efficiency, dividends, and share buybacks - all good reasons to buy WashTec shares. Analysts at M.M. Warburg share this assessment. Their earnings estimates for the coming years may even be too conservative. Unfortunately, nothing about BASF is conservative; rather, it is disappointing. The chemical company has once again failed to meet analysts' forecasts. Its strong free cash flow is based on lower investments, which is also not a good sign. How are analysts reacting? BioNTech is facing a groundbreaking year. Analysts see potential for share price growth. News from the bulging product pipeline is likely to have a significant impact on the share price.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 20th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Antimony shock for Airbus and BASF: China's export restrictions make Antimony Resources a strategic winner
2025 will go down in economic history as the year when a largely unknown semi-metal sent global industry into a state of alert. Antimony, long overshadowed by popular battery metals such as lithium and cobalt, suddenly emerged as one of the most strategically critical and supply-constrained metals. Aggressive export restrictions imposed by China, which historically controlled over 80% of global processing capacity, have put Western supply chains under significant pressure. What market observers refer to as the "antimony shock" is no longer a theoretical threat, but a harsh economic reality. According to industry analyses, market participants were already talking about significant supply deficits in 2025 – estimates are in the high five-digit ton range. We analyze the market and present a potential beneficiary.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 12th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Return opportunities in 2026: A.H.T. Syngas Technology, BASF, Siemens Energy – Hidden potential here!
Renewable energy remains an attractive and structurally driven investment trend. The Paris climate targets and the commitment of many countries to climate neutrality by 2050 are increasing political and regulatory pressure. In addition to pure energy generation, availability, costs, and the production of energy directly at the point of demand are increasingly becoming the focus of industry and investors. Stocks such as Siemens Energy, which are benefiting from strong and sustained growth trends, performed brilliantly last year. Second- and third-tier companies positioned in promising segments, such as A.H.T. Syngas Technology, have so far received little attention from the market. Analysts believe the stock has significant catch-up potential. How can investors best position themselves?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 19th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
The critical resource: How Antimony Resources protects Rheinmetall and BASF from shortages and why it has upside potential
Without antimony, there would be no flame retardants, modern electronics, or precision ammunition. However, the global availability of this critical metal is increasingly under threat. This is yet another sign of the comprehensive raw materials crisis that is forcing entire industries to radically reorganize their supply chains. It is precisely here, where a triad with enormous potential is emerging: Antimony Resources' access to the source positions itself as a potential supplier to Rheinmetall and BASF, who depend on this indispensable material. We take a closer look at the three companies.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 10th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Second hydrogen wave with Linde, BASF, dynaCERT: Why 2026 will be the year of truth
fundamentally from the hype cycles of 2020 and 2021. Back then, enthusiasm was driven largely by visionary PowerPoint presentations rather than real-world progress. The transition to 2026, however, marks the start of a new industrial reality. Investors who have followed the sector for years now recognize a clear shift in market dynamics - one based less on hope and more on regulatory certainty and technological maturity. As Der Aktionär correctly notes, a new tailwind is emerging for industry. We explain what improved framework conditions and the market launch of large-scale plants in Europe could mean for the shares of Linde, BASF, and dynaCERT.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 25th, 2025 | 07:50 CET
AI mania, critical metals, and gold! Keep an eye on blockbuster stocks such as BASF, RZOLV Technologies, and Barrick Mining
The breathtaking advances in high-tech and artificial intelligence require a strong focus on raw materials companies in order to provide the necessary strategic metals in a timely manner. Securing supply chains is all the more important for Western industries because the availability of raw materials is subject to geopolitical skirmishes between some countries that still control the decisive masses in critical areas. This is particularly true for China and Russia. If nothing arrives in the West, production lines come to a standstill or company managers have to accept expensive detours. For equity investors, it is always worthwhile to take a clear look at the key levers. However, the focus is also on the manufacturing processes.
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